FARRINGTON TWINSTAR
Greencastle, IN, July 16, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 16, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Greencastle, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.63353, -86.81381 |
| Airport | Putnam County |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA256 |
| Event ID | 20250717200563 |
Aircraft
| Make | FARRINGTON |
| Model | TWINSTAR |
| Registration # | N45CL |
| Owner | George W. Vandeventer Jr. |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident gyroplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.